What are the responsibilities and job description for the Safety Specialist position at Spike Electric and Controls LLC?
Position Code: SAFE1
FLSA Status: Non-Exempt
Pay Grade: G-2
Career Level: Individual Contributor
Job Type: Full-Time
Travel: As required
Reports To: Environmental Health & Safety Manager
1.0 POSITION SUMMARY
The Safety Specialist supports a zero-harm culture by administering safety programs, conducting inspections and training, and driving compliance with OSHA and company EHS standards across the facility.
2.0 KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
Safety Programs & Compliance
- Conduct facility inspections, hazard assessments, and job-safety analyses.
- Maintain OSHA recordkeeping, incident investigations, and corrective actions.
- Deliver safety orientation and ongoing training to employees.
- Manage PPE, SDS, and lockout/tagout program elements.
Continuous Improvement
- Track leading and lagging safety indicators and report trends.
- Partner with supervisors to close findings and reduce risk.
- Support emergency-response and drill programs.
3.0 QUALIFICATIONS
Required
- Knowledge of OSHA general-industry standards.
- Experience with inspections, JSAs, and incident investigation.
- Strong communication and training skills.
- Recordkeeping and follow-through discipline.
- Ability to move throughout a manufacturing facility.
- Dependable attendance.
Preferred
- OSHA 30 / safety certification (e.g., ASP/CSP track).
- Manufacturing EHS experience.
- Bilingual English/Spanish.
4.0 REPORTING STRUCTURE
Reports To: Environmental Health & Safety Manager
- Reports to the Environmental Health & Safety Manager.
5.0 COMPENSATION & PAY BAND
Assigned Pay Grade: G-2 (Hourly or Salary)
Incentive Guideline: EIP — 2% governance guideline (no individual target currently assigned)
Specific salary ranges are defined separately in the controlled Spike Electric Pay Band Structure and are not published on this job description. Pay placement, incentive eligibility, payout, and metrics are governed by the applicable approved pay band and incentive plan and by company performance conditions.
6.0 CAREER TRACK
Typical progression within this job family:
Grade | Role
G-2 Safety Specialist
G-3 Safety Specialist
G-4 Safety Specialist
G-5 Lead Safety Specialist
G-6 Safety Supervisor
Advancement follows the Process for Job Band Advancement and Promotions and requires a grade change or approved title/scope change.
7.0 DISCLAIMER
The statements above describe the general nature and level of work performed. They are not an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required. Duties may evolve as needed to meet the organization’s goals, and the employee may be required to perform tasks outside of their normal responsibilities to support the success of Spike Electric Controls.